Flash Memory

Flash memory is a type of electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM). The name comes from the desiging of memory, means a section of memory cells can be erased in a single action or in a "flash." A common use of flash memory is to store the BIOS settings in a computer's ROM. When the BIOS needs to be changed, the flash memory can be written in blocks, rather than bytes, making it easy to update. Flash memory cards used for digital cameras, cellular phones, networking hardware, and PC cards.